- Matchup: LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Texas Longhorns (16-9) are set to clash with the LSU Tigers (14-11) at the Moody Center this Tuesday.
In their previous encounter, the LSU Tigers faced Tennessee, suffering a defeat with a score of 73-63. LSU committed 19 fouls compared to Tennessee’s 16. The Tigers converted 6 of their 16 attempts from beyond the arc. Tennessee achieved a free throw percentage of 73.9%, hitting 17 of their 23 tries. Furthermore, Tennessee secured 41 rebounds (14 offensive and 27 defensive) without recording any blocks. They made 17 assists and garnered 2 steals in the contest. Defensively, LSU allowed Tennessee a shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field, as they made 25 out of 54 attempts. The Tigers recorded 11 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and earned 4 steals. In terms of rebounding, LSU collected a total of 22 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. From the free-throw line, the Tigers converted 13 out of 19 shots, translating to a 68.4% success rate. LSU finished the game with a field goal percentage of 38.2%, having made 21 out of 55 attempts, and hit 8 of their 23 three-point attempts.
Jalen Reece emerged as a key player in the match, achieving a 50.0% shooting percentage from the floor and contributing 4 assists. Despite playing 40 minutes, he did not record any rebounds, finishing with 15 points on 4 of 8 shooting.
This matchup sees LSU heading in with a record of 14-11 for the season. The Tigers boast an average of 80.7 points per game (ranked 87th in Division 1), shooting 47.3% from the field. From three-point range, they are converting 32.1% (166 out of 517 attempts) and have a free throw shooting percentage of 76.2%. As a collective, LSU averages 36.8 rebounds per game and has accumulated 363 assists this season, ranking 192nd in the nation for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 10.8 times per game and commit 18.1 personal fouls on average.
Defensively, the Tigers are averaging 10.4 forced turnovers per game and drawing an average of 19.4 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.4% from three-point range and rank 227th in the country in points allowed per game at 75.3. LSU’s defense has a shooting percentage against of 43.4% (654 of 1,508 attempts) and concedes an average of 34.0 rebounds per game. They rank 72nd in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 310 assists on the year.
In their last outing, the Texas Longhorns secured a victory against Missouri with a final score of 85-68. Texas collected 21 defensive rebounds and 13 on the offensive end, totaling 34 boards for the game. The Longhorns turned the ball over 7 times while recording 5 steals. Missouri committed 19 fouls, awarding Texas with 23 free throw attempts, successfully converting 21 of them for a 91.3% shooting rate. Texas made 6 of their 17 three-point attempts (35.3%). Overall, the Longhorns shot 29 out of 61 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.5%. Texas allowed Missouri to hit 19 of 45 field goal attempts, translating to a rate of 42.2%. Furthermore, they allowed Missouri to snag 20 rebounds (4 offensive).
Dailyn Swain played a pivotal role for Texas in this game, scoring 25 points in 37 minutes on the court, also adding 2 assists. He converted 9 of 16 shots, achieving a 56.3% shooting percentage, alongside 6 rebounds.
The Longhorns exhibit a 16-9 win-loss record so far this season. They are averaging 19.4 fouls per game while shooting 75.3% from the free throw line. The team averages 12.8 assists per game (271st in D-1) and turns the ball over 11.2 times per game. On offense, Texas has scored a total of 2,130 points this season (averaging 85.2 points per game), while grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game. They lead with an impressive shooting accuracy of 49.3% from the field, ranking 24th in Division 1.
On the defensive side, the Longhorns concede 34.9% shooting on three-pointers (175 out of 502) and allow opponents to convert 71.9% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 11.3 assists and 29.9 total rebounds per game, with rankings of 38th and 12th in college basketball, respectively. In terms of points allowed per game, Texas is currently positioned 202nd in the nation, giving up an average of 74.4 points. They force 10.1 turnovers each game while allowing teams a shooting percentage of 43.2% (ranked 130th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take LSU
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